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Notre Dame hires new band director

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Paul Popiel will take over the entirety of the Notre Dame band program beginning with the upcoming academic year after Kenneth Dye formally retires at the end of the 2025-2026 academic year.

Saint Mary’s to hold multi-ethnic celebration during commencement week

By Soledad Castellanos · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Students celebrate their unique journeys' at Saint Mary's with Multi-Ethnic celebration.

Taco Bell, Modern Market and Street Fare to close

By Observer News Staff · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Taco Bell and Modern Market will close. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Barberitos, and a new café will join the mix of on-campus restaurants in the fall.

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Vielhauer reflects on year as student body president

By Annelise Demers · Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Outgoing student body president Jerry Vielhauer reflected on his administration’s accomplishments, challenges and hopes for the future of student government.

McGreevy reappointed as provost for a second 5-year term

By Observer News Staff · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

John McGreevy received unanimous support from the provost’s review committee, the Board of Trustees and the Board of Fellows.

First Holy Cross College student earns Fulbright through relentless work ethic

By Annelise Demers · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Jelani Cotton, a senior at Holy Cross College, has become the first student in the college’s history to receive a Fulbright award, earning recognition for years of academic achievement, mentorship and service in South Bend and beyond.

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59 graduating students will commission through ROTC program

By Mara Hall · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

ROTC instructors share percentages of students entering into the military and pursuing postgraduate schools, with some of the first class of students comissioning into the Space Force fom th AFROTC program.

Mary Louise Solomon provides a speech on her late husband

Wm. David Solomon posthumously awarded the 2026 Evangelium Vitae Medal

By Matthew Morin · Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Evangelium Vitae Medal, presented to W. David Solomon's widow, Mary Louise, honors the founder of the award and pays tribute to his work and impact at the University of Notre Dame.

Metal sculpture class displays three sculptures outside Riley Hall

By Mara Hall · Monday, May 11, 2026

Francis Akosah's metal sculpture class made three sculptures currently displayed outside of Riley Hall for a duration that has yet to be concretely established. Two of these sculptures were made my students while the third was created by Akosah as a demonstration of the techniques.

One senior to graduate from Old College

By Matthew Morin · Monday, May 11, 2026

Liam Schlosser is the only senior graduating out of Old College, Holy Cross' home of undergraduate collegians discerning vocation in the church. While open to any vocation, he aspires to become a priest with time spent in Santiago, Chile helping inform his discernment.

CSC mission awards ceremony recognizes seniors

Annual mission awards celebrates seniors and volunteer students

By Sophie Lewandowski · Monday, May 11, 2026

The Sister Rose Anne Schultz C.S.C. Mission Awards and Appreciation Dinner were held on April 27 at 5 p.m., where staff at the Center for Faith, Action and Ministry and the Center for the Study of Spirituality recognized seniors who dedicated their time towards service.